This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G and HUAWEI nova 13 smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G features a 6.7-inch display, 108MP main camera, 25W fast charging, MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset and 5G connectivity.
Meanwhile, the HUAWEI nova 13 features a similarly-sized display, 100W fast charging, dual-camera setup and Kirin 8000 chipset. It is slightly more affordable.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy M53 5G | HUAWEI nova 13 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Display (1080 x 2408 Pixels 394 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1084 x 2412 Pixels, 395 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR, and punch-hole |
| Size | 164.7 x 77.0 x 7.4 mm | 161.4 x 75.3 x 6.98 mm |
| Weight | 176 g | 195 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front and back |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Blue, Green, and Brown | Black, White, Loden Green |
| Our pick: |
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HUAWEI nova 13 The HUAWEI nova 13 has a sharper display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Kirin 8000 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A77 @ 2.19GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.84GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G610 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 12 with One UI 4.1 | EMUI 14.2 |
| Our pick: |
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HUAWEI nova 13
The HUAWEI nova 13 has slightly better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Quad Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, PD Autofocus) 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123° FoV) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps Video Recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) 8MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording, video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
32 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 4K@30fps Video Recording |
60 Megapixels Ultrawide (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K video recording |
| Our pick: |
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HUAWEI nova 13
HUAWEI nova 13 has the better-equipped front camera with autofocus on the front camera. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy M53 5G offers a wider-aperture main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy M53 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging (100% in 90 minutes) | 100W Fast Charging (HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo, 3%-50% in 10 minutes) |
| Our pick: |
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HUAWEI nova 13
The HUAWEI nova 13 has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱26,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱24,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | May 28, 2022 | January 16, 2025 |
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